Vladimir Lenin vs Nelson Mandela
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Vladimir Lenin Russia · 1870–1924 48% · #12 in the world
- Nelson Mandela South Africa · 1918–2013 52% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Nelson Mandela over Vladimir Lenin by just 52% to 48%. Nelson Mandela is #9 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking. Vladimir Lenin is #12, and #1 of the 11 from Russia.
Side by side
| Vladimir Lenin | Nelson Mandela | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #9 |
| Country | Russia | South Africa |
| Lived | 1870–1924 | 1918–2013 |